BKLN Manners by Kate Naito

Author:Kate Naito [Kate Naito, CPDT-KA, MS]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Dog Training
Publisher: Perseus Books, LLC
Published: 2018-03-19T15:34:44+00:00

How to Desensitize and Countercondition

Be ready. When you’re on a walk and approaching the trigger, be prepared with a handful of amazing treats.

Desensitize. When you see a trigger up ahead, situate yourself so that the trigger is far enough away that your dog will notice it but not react emotionally. Urban dwellers, do your best! Cross the street (if you can) or pull over to the edge of the sidewalk well ahead of time. Note: If you cannot create enough space, it’s best to turn around and avoid the confrontation.

Countercondition. The moment your dog notices the trigger, immediately and cheerfully say “Yes!” and treat before your dog has the chance to react inappropriately. Continue rapid-fire treating until that trigger is gone. It’s critical to mark and reward before your dog starts barking or pulling. We are making the association of “I look at the trigger and get a treat,” not “I bark at the trigger and get a treat.” You will find it easiest to stop walking and pull over while you’re counterconditioning, until you and your dog get the hang of it.

Once the trigger has passed, all treats stop and you can resume your walk. Make sure you go in a direction away from the trigger. I like to do the New Yorker walk here, just to ensure that my dog won’t try to head back toward the trigger.

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